[11] "Sprinter" sees the rappers trading "laid-back" verses over a "Latin-tinged, summer-ready"[3] beat characterised by "chopped-up acoustic guitars and wordless operatic vocals".
[12] David Renshaw of The Fader thought the track was distinguished by "bright wordplay and good vibes", while the lyrics talk about the "age-old problem" of partying with too many girls that a whole van is needed to transport them.
[13] Robin Murray of Clash opined that the song "sits somewhere between drill and broader UK rap flavours" and allows the rappers "to do their thing".
[16] "Sprinter" debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, marking the biggest opening week of the year.
[23] In the United States, the song peaked in the top ten of the Billboard Global 200 and the U.S. Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
[24] In Canada, "Sprinter" debuted at number five on the Canadian Hot 100 on 17 June 2023, becoming the highest peaking British hip hop single of all time, surpassing M.I.A.
[25] In August 2023, a video of American rapper J. Cole rapping along to Sprinter at record producer T-Minus' wedding went viral on social media.